Yesterday Hindus around the world celebrated Holi, the festival of colors. This spring festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. It also marks the end of winter. I am attaching below a picture of my mom with some of her Hindu neighbors who invited her to participate in their celebration. The neighborhood I grew up in in San Jose, where my mom still lives, is very diverse, something I often miss living in Monterey. I love that her neighbors are so willing to share the

I have some good news that I would like to share with all of you. I debated about whether or not to share this, as it is somewhat personal, but you all are my beloved commUnity and I enjoy sharing my good news with you!   A few weeks ago, I had a brief episode of chest pain that sent me to the ER. They ran labs, took x-rays, and did an EKG, which was abnormal and indicated I may have had some type of cardiac event. All other indicators, however, were negative so they sent me

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the official beginning of the liturgical period of Lent. Lenten practices vary from tradition to tradition, but in Unity we embrace Lent as a time to focus on our spiritual growth. During this 46-day period, we typically adopt or go deeper into spiritual practices and disciplines such as prayer and meditation, devotional time, or even fasting or retreat. It is a time of releasing what no longer serves us (fasting) and taking on the new ideas/belie

I met with a friend the other day who is going through a lot of personal stuff – grieving, family conflicts, financial challenges and upheaval in their living situation (not to mention all that’s going on in the world). And while they are a person of deep faith, they are also, understandably, struggling with the unanswerable “whys” around all this – including “why” the loving God they know would allow all this to happen…(even as they know God isn’t responsible for any of it).

These are such challenging times.  I am finding that it takes practiced (and practicing) mindfulness, daily (sometimes hourly), to keep my attention focused on Truth while also bearing witness to all that is going on around us.   As I prepared this eblast – I was reminded of the prayer we shared at the start of this year (and continue to share in this weekly eblast). If you’re like me, you might have forgotten that it is here – so I thought I would remind us all – just in cas

This week our Unity organization finally put out a statement about the recent tragedies and travesties occurring in our nation. To make sure all of you get a chance to see it, I am inserting it here. My comments follow….   Unity stands with every person grieving, hurting, and afraid in Minnesota and beyond after the recent fatal shootings and unrest in Minneapolis — where community members lost their lives in confrontations with federal agents and tensions have shaken hearts

As we conclude our 3-part series on Unity’s 12 Powers this coming Sunday – I will  be inviting you to reflect on whether there is a particular spiritual power calling you to dive deeper into, to guide or enhance your spiritual growth this year. You each received a Unity 2026 Intention Magnet at the beginning of this series, with a space for you to write a word that represents your intention for your spiritual growth this year . (If you didn’t get one, you can pick one up on S

If you haven’t seen Amada Gorman’s most recent poem, it is worth the read:    For Renee Nicole Good Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026 They say she is no more,  That there her absence roars, Blood-blown like a ros e Iced wheels flinched & froze. Now, bare riot of candles, Dark fury of flowers, Pure howling of hymns.   If for us she arose,  Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power,  The howl where we begin,  Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater

In preparing for our Prayers for Our Nation  zoom meeting this past Tuesday night, I found a contemplative reading by Father Richard Rohr that offers “Wisdom for a New Year” that seemed timely with all that continues to unfold in our nation. I know I am always looking for helpful guidance – and I’m sure you all are as well. Additionally, this specific guidance also interestingly relates to our upcoming series on Unity’s 12 Powers – and how they seemingly work most effectively

Happy New Year’s everyone! I truly hope that 2026 will be a wonderful year for all of you, filled with hope, joy, connection, love, and peace!   As we begin this new year, a time when many people make new year’s resolutions, or begin new habits, or set intentions for the new year, may I remind you that there is nothing you need to do to make yourself better, more worthy, or more lovable.   Every year author, minister, and public theologian, Nadia Bolz-Weber, posts the same re